Huge Labor Day Sale and upcoming events from AWAI

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW August 29 – September 2, 2022 --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi {NAME}, Billie, the wonder doodle, is ready for some beach fun this holiday weekend! What's on tap for you? Picnic? BBQ? Outdoor time? Catching up on reading? Watching the US Open Tennis Championships? (Go, Serena!) Before you get into your plans, be sure to check this out … BIG NEWS! Save up to 90% Labor Day Sale Is Going on NOW! We're celebrating Labor Day weekend with HUGE DISCOUNTS and, right now, you can save up to 90% on many of our best-selling training programs, including … … a 60% savings on our newly remastered flagship program, The Accelerated Program for SEVEN-Figure Copywriting! Order it today at the discounted price and you'll get the core principles of persuasive copy … the foundation and secret structure of winning sales letters … and all the tips and strategies that have helped launch thousands of copywriting careers … Plus, the remastered program is more immersive … more interactive … you get more expert feedback on your writing … and we've made it completely up-to-date for today's digital copywriting era. [Grab it now for 60% off!]( Or if you're just getting started, you can get The Writer's Starter Kit for 80% off and get everything you need to set yourself up as a professional writer. Ready to make your first $1,000 as a writer? Check out Writing Case Studies and Site Audits Made Simple at 60% off each for a couple of short, fun "starter" projects. Or if you're interested in a predictable monthly writing income, How to Write Blogs for Yourself and Clients and How to Write Engaging E-newsletters are each 60% off. Even our newest programs — How to Use Copyediting for Career Advancement and Side Profit and How to Write Video Scripts — are 60% off, too! And that's just eight programs. We've discounted the price of way more — but only for a few more days. [Go here for the full list and to save up to 90% while this Labor Day Sale lasts.]( Katie P.S. We'll be closed Monday in honor of the holiday, but then ready Tuesday to help you gear up to finish the year strong. Are you signed up to join us October 3rd-6th for THE Copywriting Event of the Year? Now's your chance to 'level up' your copywriting career! Check out the who's who of marketing and writing experts appearing on our virtual stage [here.]( What's Trending … AWAI in the News Again! Thanks to CEO Weekly for letting me share a bit about AWAI's history and some tips for new entrepreneurs. Want to discover what AWAI and Plato have in common? Find out [here!]( Join Us for a Live Event Friday at 12 p.m. ET Inside Local SEO Content Writing Opportunities Be the well-paid local hero for freelance clients in your own backyard … Did you know that there are all kinds of freelance writing clients in your own geographic region? Companies who need help producing SEO (Search Engine Optimization) content to attract more online traffic from their local area, and ultimately more customers and sales? This often-overlooked gold mine for writers includes professional service providers you may already know, plus local mid-size companies in the Business-to-Business (B2B) world. In our next Inside AWAI session Friday, September 9 at Noon ET, Inside Local SEO Content Writing Opportunities, AWAI Learning Chief Pam Foster, along with SEO expert Russ Henneberry, will help you discover what SEO content writing can do for local businesses … how to find clients located near you … what they need for SEO content … your power as a freelance writer … and resources to get started right away. And as always, they'll be happy to answer your questions about tapping into a giant pool of clients just down the street from you! Everyone is welcome to join us for this free training event. [Access instructions are here.]( Just Published The September Issue of Barefoot Writer "Along with the eye-opening content we get to bring you every month, it's really the people who make each issue of Barefoot Writer magazine special. This month that's particularly true, thanks to the lovely Pam Foster leading the charge as Featured Interviewee. Not only will you benefit from the decades of knowledge Pam shares, but you also get to see firsthand how one's love for their career can fuel the desire and ability to help others, and to do it incredibly well. "Add to that a glimpse into what we can benefit from in the world of AI, how easy-going competition can change the trajectory of your writing career, and the most useful attitudes we writers can swipe from the sports world, and this September issue will get you off to the races in terms of your career success. Enjoy!" — Mindy McHorse, Executive Editor, Barefoot Writer You'll find the September issue on your myAWAI Member Page. Not a member of the Barefoot Writer Club yet? [Click here to join]( over 30,000 fellow writers who are part of the Club! Are You Utilizing the "September Advantage"? Why It Can Kick-Start Your Writing Income There's a "magic calendar" for marketers and business owners … If you're new to the paid writing world, you may not be aware of it. But it exists — and it drives what types of projects they hire writers for and when … as well as how (and when) their marketing budget is being spent. Rebecca has known about this calendar for over 20 years now, and she wants to let you in on the secret because it offers a wide-open window for you to get paid this year — and end 2022 with a bang. Check out the secret of the "September Advantage" [here]( — because knowing this can pay off for you no matter what stage of your career you're in! Happening This Week … Monday, September 5th at 11 a.m. ET and 8 p.m. ET Circle of Success Live Q&A with Steve Maurer Circle of Success Members Only Location: [COS Facebook Group]( Professional copywriter and COS member Steve Maurer is live TWICE every Monday (in the morning and evening) for his weekly Q&A session. Join Steve to ask him ANY of the copywriting or freelancing questions that have been gnawing at you, or just kick back and get to know some of your Circle of Success peers. Circle of Success is the industry's most comprehensive and personalized level of copywriter training. It takes you from where you are now … to successful working copywriter — in the time frame you want. [Click here]( to learn more. Wednesday, September 7th at 12 p.m. ET Circle of Success "Get Clients" Mini-Summit on LOCAL Opportunities COS Members Only Location: [COS Events Page]( This Wednesday, COS members are invited to a lively, practical workshop on how to approach and land local clients who need you! Special guests (and fellow COS members) Michele Peterson and Elias Christeas will share their favorite tips based on their work with local clients. Wednesday, September 7th at 8 p.m. ET B2B Writing Success — Ask Me Anything with Lisa Christoffel B2B Writing Success Members Only Location: [B2B Writing Success Facebook Group]( Every week, B2B Writing Success Managing Editor Lisa Christoffel is online in the members-only Facebook Group for a live coaching hour. B2B Writing Success members can ask Lisa about anything … business-building and client questions, copy you'd like some feedback on, getting started in your B2B copywriting endeavors … just ask, and she'll give you the advice you need! Friday, September 9th at 12 p.m. ET Inside AWAI Free Live Webinar and Q&A: Inside Local SEO Content Writing Opportunities All Members Welcome! Location: [Details Here]( There are all kinds of freelance writing clients in your own geographic region — local clients who need help with SEO content writing to attract more online traffic and sales. This Friday, AWAI Learning Chief Pam Foster along with SEO expert Russ Henneberry will help you discover what SEO content writing can do for local businesses … how to find clients located near you … what they need for SEO content … your power as a freelance writer … and resources to get started right away. Plus, they'll open up the floor to your questions about tapping into a giant pool of clients just down the street from you! And, for more of what's happening this week … Check out the AWAI Calendar. With so many opportunities to learn each week, you can make sure you never miss a thing by staying connected to the [AWAI Calendar of Events](. You're Only ONE Client Away from Success … Rachael Gray connected with a marketing director at her first Bootcamp. He liked her samples, so he hired her for an assignment with a $300 fee. She then landed more assignments from him … for $3,750 … then $4,000 … then $5,200 … All told, that ONE client paid her a total of $30,350 in project fees! And she's not the only one … [Read more stories here.]( THIS is the power of Bootcamp. You'll connect with marketers who need copywriters NOW — and just ONE can launch your writer's life! [Get More Info Here]( Editors' Picks [When to Start Your Freelance Writing Business]( In this video, Ted Capshaw and Jade Trueblood discuss why you need to "put foot on path," and start your freelance writing business with very small, simple things. [8 Key Elements You Need for an Effective White Paper]( White papers aren't projects you usually just pick up and start writing. Effective white paper projects focus on these eight key elements. [SEO Copywriting, The Key to a Well-Paid Writer's Life]( Search Engine Optimization is crucial to any website because optimized copy will draw more traffic. Here's why effective SEO matters, how SEO works, and how well-optimized copy makes a difference to marketers. $297 in Writing Training – for $11!!! When you grab a subscription to Barefoot Writer magazine today, for only $11 … You'll get FREE access to our Making the Leap program, which takes you wherever you are today … And shows you exactly how to make a smooth transition to paid writing, so you'll have success right out of the gate. It usually costs $297, but you'll get it completely free today! [Grab It All For $11]( Congratulations, Kai and Riannon, on Your First of Many Clients!🎉🎉🎉 Do you have a win you'd like to share too? Send me the details at askkatie@awai.com. We'd love to celebrate with you! AWAI's Labor Day Sale We've discounted our most popular training programs up to 90%! You'll find dozens of resources that will help you land the best clients … say yes to more well-paid writing projects … grow your freelance income … and much more! IT'S ALL … ON … SALE … At the lowest prices you'll ever see! This is going to be fun … [Click here to check out the savings!]( AWAI's Member Success Team Is at Your Service Have any questions, comments, or concerns? Get in touch with our Member Success Team! They're eager to help you just like they helped these members who wrote in to sing their praises … I believe American Writers & Artists Institute is a professional organization worth investing in. I have been with them for a number of years while pursuing other types of education but still enjoying what I could with AWAI. The Rep (Shane) was more than able to help me through email with some questions I had regarding the Accelerated classes offered through AWAI. He was professional and polite and kept accommodating my various questions! Thank you so much. Thank you for your great service! Answered my question 100%. You have a very nice team of customer service representatives. This was above and beyond service. Thank you. It was dynamite! As always! 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